Sikkim landslide: Army rescues 230 tourists stranded near Nathu La

Gangtok, June 27: The Mountain Black Cat Division of the Indian Army has rescued 230 tourists last night when they were stranded near Changu Lake (13300 ft height) , 15 km away from Nathu La,

India TV News Desk [ Updated: June 27, 2013 17:38 IST ]

sikkim landslide army rescues 230 tourists stranded near nathu la

Gangtok, June 27: The Mountain Black Cat Division of the Indian Army has rescued 230 tourists last night when they were stranded near Changu Lake (13300 ft height) , 15 km away from Nathu La, on India-China border in eastern Sikkim.

Heavy rain and landslides in this area has cut off traffic. The nearest regiment of army jawans noticed nearly 47 vehicles carrying tourists who were stranded at night.

They were provided accomodation in army camps, and warm clothes, food, blankets and beddings were provided.